And here's Amy! Those gorgeous caftans, always the best food and and convos that went on and on... Love your evoking of such a complex woman. How would she weigh in on the student protests? With leadership and POV.
And your little kumbayah, so nice. Amy is missed at a time like this.
Yes! Beauty, colors, light, aromas, flowers, music, the arts of all kinds...are therapy for the soul! A friend of mine, Rachel Lovey, who performed with the EarthLight Theater Troupe at the original Woodstock is hoping to do a one woman show about Bella Abzug. So cool that your mom was Bella's "war time consigliere!"
I have grown to embrace the old fashioned term, ‘domestic arts’, out of some sort of defensive instinct, but I do like the elegance of ‘living arts’, and think I’ll adopt it~ thanks Tommy.
Man, everytime you write I can’t decide if I want to hear you read or the words are just enough. So much music in them. I felt the Adam and Eve line deeply. But the subtle conflict with mom hit me deep. My therapist says we have venerated our mothers - it almost feels wrong to try and tear that image down.
Marco, I'm glad you feel me swinging. And just to be clear it was a not a subtle conflict, but that just makes the opportunity for healing even greater. Love reading your stuff.
Spoken like a true non-family member :). She was a force, and an endless source of interesting things to write about. Big life, big psyche, lots to heal from.
Love the line about the living arts. And about your mother . All those accomplishments, but she could have been nicer, as you put it. I felt that both as child and as mother. Phew!
This is beautiful, raw, honest, and I love it.
But how do you really feel Christiana? Thank you. Glad it hit you so directly.
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What a superlative piece of writing and also a great tribute to you mother.❤️
Thank you Pattie Lee
And here's Amy! Those gorgeous caftans, always the best food and and convos that went on and on... Love your evoking of such a complex woman. How would she weigh in on the student protests? With leadership and POV.
And your little kumbayah, so nice. Amy is missed at a time like this.
A little kumbayah never hurts. She said she believed in her heart America was not a fascist country. Let's hope she's right.
Yes! Beauty, colors, light, aromas, flowers, music, the arts of all kinds...are therapy for the soul! A friend of mine, Rachel Lovey, who performed with the EarthLight Theater Troupe at the original Woodstock is hoping to do a one woman show about Bella Abzug. So cool that your mom was Bella's "war time consigliere!"
You can never go wrong evoking the Godfather. Therapy for the soul. I like it.
Thanks… there’s a lingering sweetness in this one that I like very much.
I have grown to embrace the old fashioned term, ‘domestic arts’, out of some sort of defensive instinct, but I do like the elegance of ‘living arts’, and think I’ll adopt it~ thanks Tommy.
You can have it TP, but it may cost you some citrus.
The living arts - from cooking to sex - love it, also your mother.
Man, everytime you write I can’t decide if I want to hear you read or the words are just enough. So much music in them. I felt the Adam and Eve line deeply. But the subtle conflict with mom hit me deep. My therapist says we have venerated our mothers - it almost feels wrong to try and tear that image down.
Marco, I'm glad you feel me swinging. And just to be clear it was a not a subtle conflict, but that just makes the opportunity for healing even greater. Love reading your stuff.
Likewise man!
Beauty is the best nourishment, flowers a singular source. Love that you love yourself that way and your mother…
Well said Ms Spilka
Perfect ending to this piece. May the healing continue. She was an extraordinary woman. xx
Spoken like a true non-family member :). She was a force, and an endless source of interesting things to write about. Big life, big psyche, lots to heal from.
Love the line about the living arts. And about your mother . All those accomplishments, but she could have been nicer, as you put it. I felt that both as child and as mother. Phew!
The last lines are so raw and beautiful. Loved the whole thing. On my way to the nursery now :)
ha! deal.
Thank you Bethel Hew. What an incredible name. Good for writer, town or University.